Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Taphealthcare • Las Cruces, NM

14h

About The Position

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality Medical-Surgical patient care in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population with acute and chronic medical conditions in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The nurse assesses patient conditions, administers medications, implements individualized care plans, and monitors patients throughout treatment and recovery. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote patient safety, support recovery, and ensure continuity of care. The opportunity is suited to an experienced nursing professional with at least three years of nursing experience. Compensation is $67,000–$85,000 annually, with the amount determined by experience, clinical background, expertise, certifications, education, and overall alignment with the position. Tap Healthcare Solutions provides candidate-focused support throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Current, valid New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) License or qualifying Compact RN License.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Strong understanding of nursing assessments, medication administration, and individualized patient care planning.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately.
• Effective communication, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute-care hospital environment.
• Experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions and multiple comorbidities.
• Familiarity with post-operative recovery, wound care, and chronic disease management.
• Experience coordinating care with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong clinical prioritization, time-management, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience supporting patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and recognize changes, responding appropriately.
• Administer medications.
• Implement individualized patient care plans and monitor patients through treatment and recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Promote patient safety and support recovery and continuity of care.
• Provide patient education and support discharge planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree